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Phillip Harker Obituary
Born on July 5, 1944 in Columbus, Phillip was the son of John E. and Ruth E. Worrell Harker. He married Sharron Mays.
Phillip worked as a farmer. He was a member of Hope Moravian Church. He dedicated much of his time serving others by doing missionary work for many years in several different countries and was always willing to help out his neighbors. Phillip enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife; children, Rebecca (Robin) Cason of St. Louis, MO, Anthony (Michelle) Harker of Waldron, Rachael (Doug) Taylor of Seymour, Andrew (Ellen) Harker of St. Paul, and Rosemary (Andy) Long of Shelbyville; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Harry (Darlene) Harker, John David (Barbara) Harker, Joe (Debbie) Harker, Linda (Ted) Finke, and Brenda (Sam Gifford) Embry; and several nieces and nephews.
Phillip was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dennis Harker.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 9 at 11 a.m. at Hope Moravian Church. Visitation will be Monday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Burial will follow at Hope Moravian Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed to the Harker Family at www.normanfuneralhome.net.
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